DRINK AND DRUGS NEWS :: Archived features

24.09.07

Riding High
The San Patrignano community in Italy offers drug users the chance to swap their dependency for the skills and confidence to contribute fully to society. Prof Neil McKeganey visited and believes the model could offer valuable lessons for the UK.

A pupil's view
Fourteen-year-old Robert Skilleter shares his first experience of drugs education in a North Yorkshire grammar school.

Shadow of opportunity
Offering work experience to service users benefits both parties. But how easy is it to do without jeopardising benefits? David Gilliver talks to Islington DAAT.

Chasing the evidence
We spend millions of pounds on day programmes without knowing what works. This has to change, says Neil Hunt.

A day in the life
Steve Cox, service user engagement co-ordinator at Drug Solutions Birmingham tells DDN about his role.

Fatal attraction
Time for supermarkets to stop irresponsible booze promotions, says Jack Law.

Post-its from Practice
What help can we offer cannabis users, considers Dr Chris Ford.

Background briefing
Prof David Clark continues his look at recovery, introducing the work of William White and colleagues in the US.

Letters
Responses to recent DDN features.

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